I love a good BLT at the height of tomato season, but even the ripest summer tomato can ruin a perfect sandwich if it squirts out a bunch of goo and seeds. A few years ago, I discovered a trick that totally solves that problem, and I'm sharing it below. And one more thing ― if you have trouble slicing tomatoes without making a massacre of them, you're using the wrong kind of knife. Keep reading to get the right kind!

XO, Kristen

This salting technique will make your tomatoes way less watery

A perfect slice of tomato should be deep red, firm and juicy. Unfortunately, it’s far too common to slice into a terrible slice of tomato, which is watery, slimy and filled with seeds. But did you know there’s a simple trick that can turn a sub-par tomato into a much better one? And the key is already in your pantry.

You're probably cutting your tomato with the wrong kind of knife

Do you destroy your tomatoes when you try to slice them? If the insides burst out and your slices are misshapen, you're most definitely using the wrong knife. The good news is that the right kind is easy to get (and you may already have one).

The can't-miss corn on the cob recipes you need to make before summer ends

If you haven't covered your corn cobs in Flamin' Hot Cheetos dust or bathed them in butter, have you really done summer right?

Chefs share how to grill the perfect corn

There's a little more to it than just slapping your cobs on the grill. Don’t sleep on this simple technique that often takes less than 15 minutes of cook time.

Two classic proteins to master right now

• 3 Easy Ways To Make A Perfect Steak

• 3 Better Ways To Cook Salmon

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